German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) Recipe
Learn how to make delicious German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) at home with this easy recipe. These crispy and savory pancakes are a perfect side dish or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 pancakes 1x
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Potato Pancakes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
For Serving:
- applesauce or sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Mixture: Place grated potatoes and onion in a towel, squeeze out moisture, and transfer to a bowl. Add eggs, flour, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Fry the Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, drop spoonfuls of mixture, flatten, and fry until golden on both sides.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm with applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, fry in small batches and keep warm in a low-temperature oven.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for traditional German flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
